FM - Olive over Nishnabotna River
PoorCass County, Iowa · 077363302 · Structure no. 000000000101160
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,524
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM - Olive over Nishnabotna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM - Olive over Nishnabotna River in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,524 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,524 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM - Olive over Nishnabotna River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM - Olive over Nishnabotna River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does FM - Olive over Nishnabotna River carry?
About 1,524 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM - Olive over Nishnabotna River?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM - Olive over Nishnabotna River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.